Sentences with phrase «adversely affect brain function»

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It does not measure other critical brain functions that can be adversely affected by head trauma, such as balance and vision, which is why expert groups [1] recommend a «multifaceted approach to concussion management that emphasizes the use of objective assessment tools aimed at capturing the spectrum of clinical signs and symptoms, cognitive dysfunction, and physical deficits... that are more sensitive to the injury than using any one component alone.»

The findings suggest more subtle forms of brain injury, such as concussion, may adversely affect HPO [hypothalamic - pituitary - ovarian] axis function (this governs the menstrual cycle) and therefore menstrual cycles through a number of proposed mechanisms leading to disrupted gonadotropin secretion, according to the article.

Specific physiological functions start to break down with excess stress, beginning in the brain, adversely affecting the adrenal glands, and other body areas.

There is substantial evidence that chronic, low - level exposure to organophosphates (the most common class of pesticide) may affect brain functioning and neurological development in humans.33, 34 This evidence indicates a strong likelihood that low - level chronic exposure adversely affects children's nervous systems.

NYC - ish About Blog AnneMarie Ciccarella's bravely honest blog chronicles her experiences undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy, including how it adversely affected her brain and ability to function, an often unreported side effect that many refer to as Chemobrain.

NYC - ish About Blog AnneMarie Ciccarella's bravely honest blog chronicles her experiences undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy, including how it adversely affected her brain and ability to function, an often unreported side effect that many refer to as Chemobrain.

NYC - ish About Blog AnneMarie Ciccarella's bravely honest blog chronicles her experiences undergoing eight rounds of chemotherapy, including how it adversely affected her brain and ability to function, an often unreported side effect that many refer to as Chemobrain.

The biology of early childhood adversity reveals the important role of toxic stress in disrupting developing brain architecture and adversely affecting the concurrent development of other organ systems and regulatory functions.

Moreover, high quality interactions protect children against stress [31], and high levels of stress early in life may adversely affect brain development and later cognitive functioning [32, 33].